Animal characters, colored pencils, and people

No thought-provoking newsletter this go-round. May I offer ramblings about recent work and things I'm excited about?

I drew my adorable nephews and second cousin!

Nephews on the right and left, 2nd cousin eating chips in the middle!

I organized my Neocolors and colored pencils! I used affordable household items from Target and The Container store. It's been a game changer. Stay tuned to find out if they stay in order.

I drew a portrait of my grandparents’ wedding photo and gave it to them framed and all pretty-like.

Eric and I discovered Sean’s tail always floats to the right to help him balance. This took 10 years to learn.

Tail floating to his right.

I started the #30PaletteProject by

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. I love the challenge of using color combinations chosen at random. I’m attempting to only use what I have, although I do predict a trip to Art Center soon.

This dog and ladybug emerged from emerald green, moss & sepia — all three randomly chosen by Bailey Christine Studios’ #30PaletteProject.

I got a membership to the zoo! I love practicing drawing pandas, lions, and meerkats the most. I've visited six times since joining last month. I can't wait to go back!

Quick sketches of Lele & Yaya, 20-year residents at Memphis Zoo.

Anthropomorphic animal characters is in full swing on my Patreon! So far I've filmed myself making bad drawings of rhinos. I’ve filmed myself turning a cat in pajamas into an animated gif sticker. And loosened up with dogs dressed for a casual tea party. I also have a Zoo Animal Drawing Session replay available to get the creative wheels turning.

Rhino color palette inspired by the aforementioned #30PaletteProject. I did the dog drawings because I wasn't having any luck with drawing rhinos!

There's lots more to come, including two live sessions where we’ll draw and explore ideas. If ever there was a month to join, this is the one. You can always dip down to the $2 tier for a break or cancel anytime.

It'll be all right with me if 2023 is a lot like last year, but with more leaving the house to draw and less overthinking.

Thanks for reading!